Nick Cave discusses his experience with tinnitus, calling it “the musician’s curse” and “a pain in the arse”. The musician was replying to a question on his Red Hand Files website, from a fan who asked whether Cave suffered from tinnitus himself. “Do you have tinnitus?” the fan – Denise from New York City – […]
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The things you buy aren’t actually the things you buy. And the things you own aren’t actually the things you own. Things you thought you owned can be downgraded or killed off entirely. That game console with backward compatibility? It no longer has backward compatibility. That smart home hub you’ve enjoyed for years? It no longer works. That perfectly […]
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The Australian Government invited individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2023-24 Budget. The Government places significant importance on receiving submissions in developing its budget strategy and policies. Deafness Forum Australia’s submission to the Federal Budget outlines a series of recommendations that aim to address the burden of hearing loss among […]
This NDIS Pre-planning Toolkit is for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing entering Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training. You may require extra support to complete your chosen course to ensure participation is on the same basis as other students. This booklet, published by the Australian Disability Clearing House on Education and […]
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Kelvin Kong is dedicated to addressing and raising awareness of Indigenous ear health. The rates of ear disease and its associated complications, like hearing loss, are far more prevalent among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children than the general population. Professor Kelvin Kong is a proud Worimi man and the first Aboriginal fellow of the […]
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Under the theme “Ear and hearing care for all! Let’s make it a reality”, World Hearing Day highlighted the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care as an essential component of universal health coverage. To support countries in this process, World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Primary ear and hearing care training […]
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